The recruitment of 5-star running back Alex Collins is getting intense and a non-football experience may end up going a long way in deciding which school he chooses.

Collins was a guest at Miami’s 90-63 rout of top-ranked Duke in men’s basketball Wednesday night and the 5-11, 205-pound back from South Plantation (Fort Lauderdale) High School sure looked like he enjoyed the experience.

Collins took an official visit to Miami last weekend and decided to return for Wednesday’s marquee hoops matchup.

“It was an awesome experience,” Collins told 247Sports.com. “I enjoyed hanging out with Duke Johnson and being there for that game.”

Apparently, the Hurricanes’ fans gave Collins a star’s welcome as well. Aside from cheering on their basketball team in one of, if not the best win in program history, the home team fans kept their eyes on the prized recruit.

“They chanted my name and cheered when I stoop up,” Collins said. “That has never happened to me before and it really got me excited. I can’t wait to experience it in college. I did throw up ‘The U’ and I just gave the fans what they wanted to see.”

Despite the good time, Collins isn’t giving any secrets as to where he’ll choose to play football.

Arkansas, Florida, FSU and Wisconsin also remain in the picture. In fact, he’s taking his last official visit to Arkansas this weekend.